OPTIMIZING DEVICE LIFECYCLE: EFFECTIVE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS

Medical devices are fundamental components of modern health services used for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients. They are progressively being deployed to increase the capabilities of health diagnostic and treatment services. On the other hand, the potential to manage and maintain medical equipment in most developing countries remain rather weak (World Health Organization). It is required to have practical methods and powerful management strategies to meet the challenges of ever-increasing number and use of medical devices.